In June 2013, Nicaragua has given its green light to the Chinese businessman Wang Jing for the construction of a canal that would rival Panama in 2020. The project cost is estimated at 25 billion euros. Chain parallel projects – tax-free – includes two ports, an airport, a railway line and pipelines. Billionaire offers to pay U.S. $ 10 million in Nicaragua for 10 years and the gradual transfer of the property. Many critics rise and protest against an economically unrealistic plan, environmentally risky for the country.